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Holly’z Hope ceases operations to change focus
Oct. 14. After five years of improving the lives of more than 500 dogs, Holly’z Hope says goodbye to focus on bringing about legislative change. The organization was founded in 2015 to break the cycle of chaining dogs outside for life, educating dog owners on responsible pet ownership and reducing the overpopulation of unwanted dogs. […]
Davidson town attorney and affordable housing manager steps down
Oct. 14. Davidson Town Attorney and Affordable Housing Manager Cindy Reid announced she would be stepping away from both roles with the Town of Davidson at the end of the month. Reid assumed the role of town attorney four years ago – stepping up from her role as staff attorney. In addition to her […]
COVID-19 positive testing at 7.1% in NC; 4.3% in Mecklenburg
Oct. 13. The NC Dept. of Health and Human Services today reported 1,734 new cases of COVID-19 statewide, for a total of 234,481 cases statewide since the outbreak began in March. Click here to review the latest COVID-19 data on a state and local level. Tests, meanwhile, are coming back positive at the rate of […]
Cornelius H2O: pH is A-OK
Oct. 13. By Dave Yochum. As if the coronavirus wasn’t enough to worry about, a former mayor of Cornelius late last week said local tap water is problematic. Now he says it’s fine after all. So does Charlotte Water, the water utility. On Facebook former Mayor Jeff Tarte said “beware if you are on Charlotte […]
Breakin my mind: Signs, signs everywhere, but within reason
Oct. 13. By Dave Vieser. As political campaign signs sprout up throughout the town, Cornelius officials moved closer Monday evening to changing the town’s sign law to match state ordinances. The Planning Board gave a unanimous stamp of approval to several modifications, sending them to the Town Board for final approval. There are several elements […]
Cornelius Today and Business Today closed for Columbus Day
Cornelius Today and Business Today will be closed on Monday, October 12 in observance of Columbus Day. We’ll resume our daily newsletter on Tuesday, Oct. 13.
New cottages will support Hope House mission
Oct. 12. The Town of Huntersville has approved plans for three new cottages to be built on the grounds of The Hope House Foundation. The cottages enhance the Hope House Foundation’s mission to provide transitional housing and supportive services to women and children who are experiencing homelessness In our community. Hope House is a transitional […]
Delays ahead: W. Catawba widening in the slow lane
Oct. 12. By Dave Vieser. The long-awaited widening of West Catawba Avenue from Jetton to Sam Furr will be delayed by at least four years. This, according to an eye-opening report issued this week by Deputy Town Manager Wayne Herron. The delays are being caused by massive cash flow problems at the NCDOT, complicated by […]
Your fall and holiday COVID-19 safety guide: How to navigate voting, sporting events, family gatherings and more
Oct. 12. By Gina DiPietro Fall is here and with the cooler temperatures and fall foliage also comes a whole host of traditions – football and the holidays to name a few. An upcoming election and the eventual reopening of bars and movie theaters also present a new set of questions about how to navigate this […]
2 suspects ran from crash on I-77 near Chartown
Oct. 11. In case you noticed police activity west of I-77 in Cornelius Friday morning, it was the tail end of a high-speed police chase that began in Mooresville. Mooresville Police said three suspicious subjects got into a vehicle and almost struck a patrol vehicle while attempting to flee before dawn. The suspects raced onto Interstate 77 southbound with two Mooresville Police cars in pursuit. […]
